Homemade gift ideas

November 19, 2010

My husband and I stopped giving each other gifts for the holidays and birthdays about 4 years ago. Instead we put money aside and saved up for nice dates and vacation. I’ve definitely never been a big gift-giver anyway so I was glad that Erik was on the same page.

Despite that, I love the idea of giving handmade, homemade gifts. These aren’t just ideas for the gift-giving around the holidays, but they can be hostess gifts, gifts for a friend having a bad day, a gift for a colleague on their last day, etc.

Here is a list of materials you would need to pull everything together:

Varying sized mason jars (can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store, Wal-Mart, Ace-Hardware or online)Ribbon or twineCellophane bagsFabrics (such as burlap, holiday themed, floral, etc)Craft paper (for labels/tags)A hole punch (can be found at Michaels or any craft store)Weaved baskets (can be found at Michaels or any craft store)Parchment paperBoxes/containers

I would be happy to give or receive any of those lovely handmade gifts.

Jenna this is so fab! I have been thinking about homemade gifts this year as my husband and I are buying a house so we’re pretty short on cash – thank you for this post and the great ideas! I love the mocha hot chocolate with the mug, I;m stealing that one for sure!